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DE51 BPY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,169 mi
Last recorded102,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 BPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,169 miles

offside rear disc slightly warped.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,354 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode , both rear springs are rusting ,slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre walls splitting in various places

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,955 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DE51 BPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 BPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE51 BPY registered?

DE51 BPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is DE51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 BPY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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